President Don Hagopian called the
meeting to order at 7:10 PM. There were 30 people present. Again Rocky’s
donated their banquet room for our meeting.

Don welcomed everyone and announced
some important dates and times (listed below). He then introduced
our airport manager, John Frymyer.

John discussed the following topics:--Gate is now only open with gate
cards, also, modification has been made to gate to stop tailgaters--Pilot Lounge is being started--Installing new tie-downs on back-ramp--Is anyone interested in a canopy-type
outdoor tie-down--Moving 5 hangars near Albatross
to other locations--2nd Monday was safety meeting,
only 3 people attended--Still looking for safe options
for the blast fence idea--Better reels on gas pumps are
being installed

John then took questions from the
audience.

Joel Lathon, tower manager, talked
about different clearances to Class C airspace and took questions from
the audience. Tower tours are available when the alert level is below
orange. Appointments and photo ID’s are required.

Officers Reports:Vice-President, Bill Fenimore,
reported that Bill Logan has agreed to be the Temporary Membership Chairman.
Bill’s idea of a Hangar/Bumper Sticker was passed at the Board Meeting.
They were already printed and were passed out at the meeting.

Dave Kolstad gave the treasurer’s
report – We have $1100 in our checking account. 2004 dues are now payable.

Shellie Hagopian, gave the secretary’s
report – There are 128 paid members and an additional 140 on our mailing
list. The Logans and Fenimores were in charge of the Display Day
BBQ and made a profit of $20 along with some fun and camaraderie.
They also signed up 6 new members.

Flyout suggestions were proposed
such as: Tulare and French Valley and possibly a Pancake Breakfast here
on a Display Day.